As the Director, Marketing - COPD you will be accountable for: Brand Plan Development & Implementation: Lead the development and implementation of the US pre-launch and promotional activity plan, ensuring quality, compliance, and measurable impact. Lead US Initiative Roll-out Plans: Lead the roll-out of US initiatives, projects, and engagement plans (e.g., campaigns, brand forums, congress strategy and presence), with a focus on T 8 markets and scalable toolkits. Market Partnership and Execution: Engage closely with local marketing teams to ensure flawless, aligned execution of the promotional plan; collect and synthesize market feedback to refine guidance. Strategy Input and GSP: Provide promotional input to the US strategy, including positioning, messaging, and priority initiative recommendations. External Engagement and Advocacy: Engage with KE - Es and other priority stakeholders to gather input that informs the promotional strategy and activity plan, supporting advocacy development and evidence led storytelling. Omnichannel and C 360 Enablement: Support segmentation, journey mapping, and content operations in C 360; track channel performance and drive continuous optimization of HCP and patient engagement. AI Enabled Ways of Working: Champion responsible use of AI to enhance content creation, tagging, and analytics; document learnings and best practices for scale. Agency and Budget Operations: Manage day today agency briefs, timelines, and deliverables; support PO creation, budget tracking, and investment reporting. Performance Tracking: Maintain dashboards, KPIs, and leading indicators; contribute to business reviews and implement course corrections on owned initiatives. Requirements/ Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree is required with business degree or scientific expertise as preferred Experience: Strong in market experience launching biologics, preferably in respiratory; specialty care experience required.-market experience launching biologics, preferably in respiratory; specialty care experience required. Demonstrated experience leading marketing campaign implementation in a global role or a significant global market. In-depth understanding of commercial strategy, methodologies, and tools, including product profiling and positioning, forecasting inputs, pricing and reimbursement, market research techniques, and competitive intelligence. Proven experience engaging external customers (e.g., KE - Es, prescribers, payers) and translating insights into actionable plans. Special Skills/ Abilities: Strong planning and project management, with the ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and deliver at pace. Demonstrated ability to lead without authority and influence across functions and geographies. Ability to gauge feasibility, impact, and risk of proposed programs; data driven decision-making. Strong leadership and influencing skills to ensure commercial focus in global projects. Demonstrated ability to bring ideas to action and deliver measurable outcomes. Robust analytical, organizational, and communication skills (written and verbal). Proven collaborator who operates well amid ambiguity, simplifies complexity, and manages multiple priorities. Total Rewards:The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $193,898 to $290,847. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZC - Human. Resources@astrazeneca.com. Date Posted 16-Apr-2026 Closing Date 29-Apr-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.